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Side Effects Of Insomnia

Do you know about the side effects of insomnia? Well, your body needs sufficient sleep to carry on with its daily activities. If you don't sleep enough, your mind feels foggy.

What are some side effects of insomnia? Yes, lack of sleep can cause accidents as it messes up with your alertness and focus. Insomnia can also mess up your sex life too.

Lack of sleep can also affect your memory power and also bodyweight. So, there are so many long term side effects of insomnia.

In some people, insomnia also affects the metabolism and causes weight gain too. This is one of the physical side effects of insomnia.

Diminishes Cognitive Skills

Diminishes Cognitive Skills

Insomnia can gradually eat up your cognitive skills like memory power and concentration.

Accidents

Accidents

A survey reported that most of the accidents are caused due to inattentive drivers. Well, insomnia can also cause accidents.

Libido

Libido

Healthy libido requires healthy lifestyle. Insomnia can also decrease your sex drive.

Heart Problems

Heart Problems

Chronic insomnia can significantly increase the risk of several heart problems.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles

Yes, insomnia can also cause wrinkles on your skin. Your sleep patterns do influence many areas of your life.

Depression

Depression

Health experts say that insomnia can also be linked with depression.

Story first published: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 18:00 [IST]
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